The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has officially launched the implementation of the Emissions Levy Act, 2023 (Act 1112) starting February 1, 2024.
Under this act, a levy will be imposed on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions specifically targeting internal combustion engine vehicles. The GRA underscores that this initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to addressing greenhouse gas emissions.
The primary goal of introducing the emissions levy is to encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly technology and green energy. This is expected to contribute significantly to improved environmental management, as well as the control of air and water pollution.
Individuals obligated to fulfill the Emissions Levy requirement are instructed to complete the registration process and make levy payments exclusively through the ghana.gov platform, as specified by the authority.
“Under section 4(4) of Act 1112, a person required to issue a road certificate (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and other testing centres) shall demand evidence of payment of the levy before issuing a Road Use Certificate.”
Additionally, the GRA called on all vehicle owners to adhere to the directive and fulfill their obligation by paying the Emissions Levy as stipulated in Act 1112.
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